The epic 2008 ski season finally ended on April 27. Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk closed on April 6th and Aspen Mtn and Snowmass on April 13. However with incredible late spring conditions, the Aspen Skiing company reopened Aspen Highlands for the last 2 weekends in April. Part of the festivities included a "ski splash" pond at the Merry-Go-Round restaurant.